About Seattle therapist Dr. Mara Applebaum
My approach to healing is eclectic, drawing from psychodynamic and Jungian therapy, systems counseling, humanistic psychology, mythology, and even Buddhist philosophy.
I have a master’s degree in applied behavioral science from Bastyr University/LIOS and a doctorate in mythology and depth psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Since 2002, my experiences as a psychotherapist, community-agency counselor, and psychiatric hospital clinician have connected me with clients from diverse cultures, races, classes, religions, and sexual orientations. I’ve spoken as a clinical expert for many organizations, including Shepherd’s Counseling Service, Swedish Hospital, and Postpartum Support International of Washington. My affiliations include the American Mental Health Counselors Association, the Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study, and the C.G. Jung Society of Seattle.
I work with individual adults and couples. My fee for each 50-minute session is $100, payable by cash or check at each meeting. I do not bill insurance directly, but some clients submit receipts to their health plans for reimbursement, and I am happy to provide these receipts by request. You will need to check with your insurance company to determine your coverage. I also offer a limited number of sliding-scale fee openings for students and those with significant financial hardship.
Issues I most often address with clients include:
- Depression and general/social anxiety
- Perfectionism, overachievement
- Singlehood/couplehood
- Grief and loss
- Mother/daughter issues
- Life transitions (new job/job loss, move, divorce/breakup, etc.)
- Personal identity, existential questions (”Who am I? Why am I here?”)
Contact Dr. Applebaum today to schedule a free consultation.